Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Roasted Eggplant (401-6DB), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Roasted Eggplant is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.12 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Roasted Eggplant really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 13
- Hex
- #76595D#7C5B65 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Roasted Eggplant is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Strawberry Shade 302-6DBΔE 4.09 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ripened Plum 346-6DBΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Mystique Maroon 402-6DBΔE 5.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84 matched across all 13 brands →